sexual assaults

Definition of sexual assaultsnext
plural of sexual assault
as in violations
the act of forcing a person to engage in sexual activity and especially intercourse convicted of sexual assault of a minor

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Noun
  • Felicia Anderson, 39, is wanted on a half-dozen criminal counts, including first-degree assault, second-degree assault and weapons violations.
    Alexa Ashwell, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
  • In addition to stalking and domestic violence crimes, the companies must also act in cases that involve violations of protective orders in stalking cases.
    Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 1 May 2026
Noun
  • Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless air assaults since Russia invaded their country more than four years ago.
    Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
  • Ukrainian civilians have endured relentless air assaults since Russia launched a full-scale invasion of its neighbor more than four years ago.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 May 2026
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“Sexual assaults.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sexual%20assaults. Accessed 4 May. 2026.

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